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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 826, 1,237.38 and 413.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 826, 1,237.38 and 413.92 is: 620.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    826 : 1,237.38 = 413.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    826/1,237.38 = 413.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    826x = 1,237.38 × 413.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    826x = 512,176.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,176.33/826
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.07

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